Causes of Mastitis
Cause of Mastitis: Infection or blockage in breast milk ducts; usually caused by bacteria.
Underlying condition causes of Mastitis: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Mastitis) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Mastitis includes:
- Blocked breast ducts
- Cracked nipples
- Breast milk oversupply
- Breast bacterial infection
Mastitis as a complication: Other conditions that might have Mastitis as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Mastitis. The list of conditions listing Mastitis as a complication in our database includes:
Related information for causes of Mastitis:
Further relevant information on causes of Mastitis may be found
in the risk factors for Mastitis
and underlying causes of Mastitis.
Last revision:
June 2, 2003
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